A few days ago, Samsung starting pushing Android 4.1.1 to the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and 7.0 here in the U.S. Almost immediately we heard a collective shriek from Note 10.1 owners, as they realized that their flagship device was still stuck on 4.0.x.

Well, guys, relax: Samsung's not only hooking you up with Jelly Bean, but it's doing one better by bringing 4.1.2 (build JZO54K) to the table. That's right – none of that .1 business, it's the best that 4.1 has to offer.

The update's rolling out now OTA to Wi-Fi models, but it should also be available via Kies. Head into Settings > About device > Software update or just hook up to your PC through USB to see if it's available on your end. Enjoy!

Comments

amazing news! Just in time for when mine arrives from the 1 deal a day promotion!

David

This is what I'm getting...."Access to the software update service is provided to users in the order in which the request it. Try later."

Khanh

try download and flash using Kies instead

David

Thanks!

max.jacobson

Were you able to get the update through Kies?

John O’Connor

Kies be damned. "Firmware Upgrade and initialization: Model Name:GT-N8013 'GT-N8013' does not support initializing"

John O’Connor

Only took another 16 hours but it finally came through

max.jacobson

Wow, I did it when I got home from work and it only took about 15 minutes. It's weird how these updates work.

JCorona

Just upgraded my through the full Kies app. The mini Kies didn't work for me. I had to upgrade my Kies to the latest version first before I could download firmware for tablet. Haven't tried all new features yet, but looks good so far.

From California

Sonya Power

I received mine this morning in Maryland. Love the new gallery.

max.jacobson

Can't wait to get home and update it. What's new in the gallery?

Sonya Power

It has three new ways to view pictures. The old way was flat and boring to me. This new multitasking is amazing. I'll never open that many pages, but I tested it and it was flawless.

max.jacobson

Sweet! This is very much needed.

Khanh

Hopefully this is not the last update we'll get. Considering they just released the 10.1 LTE, maybe there will be more software support for at least another year..

"ACCESS TO THE SOFTWARE UPDATE SERVICE IS PROVIDED TO USERS IN THE ORDER WHICH THEY REQUEST IT. TRY LATER"

WTF!! so the 40 times I have checked a day since I bought it months ago don't somehow quantify me for just a plain "server busy message?!?!?" Thanks Sammy. And yes I have this screenshot'd the 22 times I have tried today already

shade

I'm in the same boat as you. 24 how later I'm still getting this message

bob

Go on your windows or mac computer, and download kies from samsung. Install it. On windows if you have trouble with installing hotfix exit the program and update java and run again. Once kies has been installed and is open on your computer hook your tablet up to the computer, let kies connect to your device and you will be prompted to upgrade your firmware. Make sure you follow ALL instructions given. You now have Android Jelly Bean 4.1.2.

John O’Connor

Thanks Bob. I already received it (16hrs later OTA see my response below). however, Kies was a no-go either even with all software, java, drivers updated (I'm religious about maintenance)